Family Support Benefits in Slovakia in 2025 II.

In 2025 the mothers are fundamentally entitled to 34 weeks of maternity leave, what includes the periods before and after childbirth.

In certain cases, the leave is extended:

• 43 weeks in the case of twins,
• 37 weeks in the case of single mothers.

If the father takes the parental leave the duration of the leave will be:

• 28 weeks,
• 31 weeks in the case of single fathers

In exceptional circumstances the duration of the leave may be extended further, for example if the child has not been admitted to a kindergarten due to capacity reasons. In such cases, parental leave may be extended from the start of the school year (September 1) until August 31.

Childbirth support

Childbirth allowance is a one-time state benefit that can be claimed upon the birth of a child.

• The allowance is not automatic; an application must be submitted to the Social Security Administration.
• The child’s birth certificate must be attached to the application.
• The application must be received by the insurance company no later than 6 months after the birth of the child.

The amount of the allowance is depends on the number of the children:

• upon the birth of the first three children: 829.86€ (one-time payment)
• for the fourth and each additional child: 151,37 €,
• for twins or multiple births: additional 75,69€, is gratned per child.

Eligibility Conditions:

• the parents have permanent residence in Slovakia,
• the mother attended prenatal care at least four times during pregnancy,
• the child was born alive and survived for at least 28 days.

Parental allowance

The parental allowance is a state benefit paid on a monthly basis, provided to parents by the Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family.

Eligibility:

• It is not depends on the insurance status
• The amount of the allowance depends on whether the requester has previously recieved maternity allownce.

Application process:

The parental allowance does not automtically convert after  maternity allowance expires, a separate application must be submitted.

• The parents can submit the application:

1. in person, at the office competent for the place of residence, or
2. online, with electric identification (eID + KEP)

• To the application you need to attach

1. the child’s birth certificate,
2. certificate of termination of maternity support,
3. the parent’s identity card

Duration:

• The allowance is payable until the child reaches the age of three.
• In the case of a seriously ill child, payment may be extended until the child reaches the age of six.

Amounts in 2025:

• EUR 482.30/month: for those who were previously eligible for maternity benefits.
• EUR 351.80/month: for those who did not receive maternity benefits.
• In the case of multiple births:

1. the allowance increases by 25% for twins,
2. and by 50% for triplets.További szabály:

Tax bonus for children in 2025

The tax bonus is a monthly tax credit in Slovakia that directly reduces the parent’s income tax, thereby increasing their net salary. The amount of the bonus depends on the number and age of the children.

Changes from January 1, 2025

• Previously, the tax bonus was valid until the child reached the age of 25, provided that the child was a student at a higher education institution and could prove their student status.2025 The regulations has been changed from 1st. of january.
  • 0–15 years: 100 EUR is payable per month.
  • 15–18 years: 50 EUR is payable per month.
  • Over the age of 18: the tax bonus can no longer be claimed.

How does the amount of the tax bonus is changing based on the monthly gross salary?

Within the limits specified in the table, the amount of the tax bonus for children decreases gradually and proportionally.

How can the tax bonus be claimed?

To answer this question, we first need to know whether you want to claim the tax bonus as an employee or as a self-employed person.

For employees

Parents must notify their employer that they wish to claim the tax bonus. This can be done on a monthly basis during payroll accounting or on an annual basis during tax settlement. The following must be attached to the application:

1. the birth certificate(s) of the child(ren),
2. and, for children aged 15-18, a certificate of school attendance.

For entrepreneurs:

The tax bonus can only be claimed in the annual tax return, with the same attachments:

1. birth certificate,
2. certificate of school attendance (up to the age of 15-18).

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